3rd Shift, Quality Assurance Technician

Why Oatey

Since 1916 Oatey has provided reliable high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries with a commitment to delivering quality building trust and improving lives. Today Oatey operates a comprehensive manufacturing and distribution network comprised of industry leading family of companies: Oatey Cherne Keeney Quick Drain Hercules Dearborn Oatey Canada William H. Harvey Masters Contact Belanger Lansas and Durgo.

At Oatey were doing big things and by joining us youll have the chance to do big things too. You can build a strong career in an innovative inclusive high-performance environment with the confidence that your company cares about you our customers and our to make an impact in a place where you matter

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Position Summary
Ensures the quality of all processes procedures materials processes rework and finished products. Also performs scheduled tasks as support for environmental and safety functions with additional responsibilities as assigned.

Position Responsibilities
Conduct daily quality inspections in all departments to audit the following:
Procedure compliance/documentation with ISO9001 quality systems.
In-process quality inspections using established procedures.
Incoming inspection including first piece inspection verification of Suppliers Certificates of Analysis etc.
Validation of product quality conformance to specifications.
Complete ongoing Reliability Testing to ensure current products continue to meet product performance and/or formulation specs.
Provide disposition and segregation of rejected materials and/or products. Summarize data and provide appropriate reports. Maintains rework inventory. Provides samples and sample data.
Maintain calibration/verification records for all lab testing instrumentation and hand-held devices. Prepare test pipes (go-no go Gauges) for fit testing. Supply manufacturing with calibrated measuring and test equipment.
Provide organizational quality support by assisting with problem resolution on the shop floor which includes gathering information on any quality-related issues conducting root cause analysis and providing resolution for non-conformities. Participate in manufacturing CIP meetings as the QA representative and in ongoing quality training of manufacturing and QA staff.
Maintain good housekeeping in lab office and storage areas. Maintain and keep organized all QA files and documentation for easy reference and ISO9001 documentation compliance.
Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Experience
Good communication and organizational skills.
Computer literacy with Microsoft Office software applications.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Basic understanding of quality concepts including variation process control and root cause analysis.
Cooperative attitude toward co-workers and supervisors.
Knowledge of various equipment used in a laboratory (Fill machines pallet jack box knife batch gun mix tanks drum mover microscope viscometer Gas Chromatograph and computer).

Education and Certification
High School Diploma required.
Associates Degree in a business engineering or scientific course of study or equivalent experience in a manufacturing or laboratory environment preferred.

Compensation Range for the Position:

Offer amount determined by experience and review of internal talent.

Oatey Total Rewards

• Generous paid time off programs and paid company holidays to support flexibility and work-life balance

• Annual Discretionary Cash Profit Sharing

• Immediate eligibility and vesting in 401(k) including 100% company match up to 5% of eligible compensation

• Market leading health insurance including medical dental vision and life insurance offerings for associates and qualified dependents

• Significant company contribution to Health Savings Account with a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability income protection coverage at no cost to associates

• Paid Maternity and Paid Parental Leave

• Tuition reimbursement

• A strong set of complementary resources to support associate well-being including resource groups EAP and dedicated mental health support.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Oatey family of companies are an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity Equity and Inclusion. We recruit employ promote and offer competitive pay for all jobs without regard to race color creed religion sex age national origin disability sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

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